ILP 2.07 - Wellington Camp Activity World war 2 World war 2 was a bloody horrific battle that took place in europe the pacific,Atlantic,southeast asia,china,middle east,mediterranean and northern africa This horrific piece of history rolled on for 6 years and 1 day from september 1 1939 -september 2 1945 The generals and commanders of the armys are Joseph Stalin Franklin D. Roosevelt Winston Churchill Chiang Kai-shek Charles de Gaulle Adolf Hitler The outcome of this war was the allies were victorios The casualties of this war on our side were over 60 million
In World War 2 there was a lot of similarities and differences in the strategies and tactics used in each theater of War. The leaders of each theater all had some different ideas for strategies and tactics. Also taking into account how different each theater was from the others that also shows that there would be some differences about how things were planned and carried out. The enemy being fought in each theater has to be taken into consideration when planning and doing things too. Each of these had to be taken into consideration when they were planning their strategies and eventually carrying them out.
The Allied victory was far from inevitable. The author analyzes all the dynamics and all the factors that influenced the final results of the conflict. In the first chapter “Unpredictable Victory: Explaining World War II,” Overy gives an overview of the causes that brought to war. The geopolitical legacy of World War I and the economic crisis of late 1920s certainly contributed to the raise of the Nazism in Germany, and the consolidation of capitalism in the US and of communism in the Soviet Union. The clash of these ideologies quickly evolved a major confrontation in the military, industrial, and resources’ field.
The orders given to the commanders were sometimes unworkable due to the conditions on the ground. In the end though, the strategy used against the Japanese worked. Even though the campaign had been heavily criticised at the time. The allies’ eventual got victory. The campaign also served as a sign of the strengths and weaknesses of the individual soldiers and commanders.
The Battle of Midway was and is the most overlooked battle during WWII. This paper is going to explain how the nine principles of war were used during the victory at the Battle of Midway based on the experiences of the American Navy. The Battle of Midway happened only 6 short months after the bombing of Peal Harbor had taken place, however this was not considered at the time a counterstrike against the Japanese. This would take place at a much later date, August 6, 1945, to be exact. The bombing of Pearl Harbor would be avenged by the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
Nazi War Tactics World War II was one of the biggest and deadliest wars ever and had a lot of crazy things happen but one thing that stuck out for me was the Nazis war tactics. Blitzkrieg is a war tactic for the Nazis that is designed to make disorganization with other enemies through mobile forces and locally concentrated firepower. Blitzkrieg required of concentration. Blitzkrieg and german air power from resupplying with troops and ammunition. Blitzkrieg also used heavy powered tanks, planes, artillery etc.
Annotated Bibliography Wells, A. S., James, C. D. (1995). From Pearl Harbor to V-J Day: The American Armed Forces in World War II. United States: Ivan R. Dee. This is a book written by Clayton D. James and Anne S. Wells that explains the history behind every single conflict that the American Military has ever been a part of.
With the introduction of parachutes in combat, and the use of paratroopers to combat opposing forces, the tactics and strategies of war changed. Not only were men coming from their trenches and fortifications, they were appearing from the sky, attacking the enemy from an unpredictable flank. The parachute brought militaristic enlightenment to the generals and commanders of World War II, as the installation of these troops in battlefields provided a superior advantage to the country that used them. Before World War II, parachutes were only used during World War I by men in observation balloons to escape when they were shot down, so the use of parachutes in the Armies of Germany and the United States truly transformed how the war was going to be fought. Introducing parachutes to a regiment of troops was truly the catalyst for the victory of the allies, as it enabled them to surprise the enemy and fight on an unpredictable flank.
The humanity article that was provided was titled "What Was the War's Best Decision?” The article is about the strategic decisions that impacted the course of World War II. This research article made me feel interested in knowing past history. I believe by knowing past history can set an example for future generations. However, according to this article, author Laurence Rees decided to challenge the best historians of the war.
This paper explores various online and offline sources to complete a picture of the Battle of Iwo Jima, and further explores alternatives to the battle that actually took place in February and March, 1945. The significance of the island was overestimated, and the victory, while iconic, was also hollow. The intelligence gaps that were faulty on the Allied side was a lack of reliable Human Intelligence sources, and failure to properly assess the training and philosophies of the enemy commander. Had the Allies not decided to use overwhelming force, a Japanese victory was likely. THE TRAGEDY OF OPERATION DETACHMENT 3 The Tragedy of Operation Detachment: A Viewpoint on the High Price of Victory in the Battle of Iwo Jima
When the United States entered World War II in December 1941, it faced a daunting challenge. The Axis powers had occupied much of Europe and North Africa and were threatening to conquer the rest of the continent. The United States and its allies, primarily Great Britain, had to come up with a strategy that would allow them to defeat the Axis powers and secure victory. The strategy they adopted involved a series of campaigns in North Africa, the Mediterranean, and Europe that were designed to weaken the enemy's military and industrial capabilities and ultimately defeat them. The first key strategic decision the Allies had to make was where to begin their offensive.
The actions of combatants on both sides of the conflict in World War II, were very much influenced by their obligations of loyalty to their nation and country. Many combatants were fearful that if they did not maintain a faithful allegiance to their country and ruler, that they would end up being killed. It was really a Catch 22 type of situation for all physically and morally involved. I'm sure for many combatants on both sides, that the desired outcome was impossible to attain because of contradictory conditions and rules.
The key aspect discussed in this essay is the cause and affect the Italian Campaign had on World War II. The Italian Campaign was one of the bloodiest campaigns of the second world war, and one of the most necessary. The campaign gave much needed flexibility to the Allied powers and many additional benefits and advantages in facing the Axis powers. Furthermore, the campaign lasted from July 10th, 1943 until May 2nd 1945. Although the Italian Campaign lasted a significant amount of time, it is not remembered as well as the other campaigns and battles from the second world war that occurred on the eastern European front and on the islands of the Pacific, but it’s of equal, if not superlative importance.
In a developed world encompassed by advanced technology, democratic governments, capitalist economies and liberal agendas, transparency, liability and predictability must be at the forefront of all triumphant political matters. These crucial components, however, are not present in the private military contractor industry. There is plenty to be said for the goodwill, dedication and efficiency of some private military contractors, yet, as I will explain throughout the course of this essay, there is no positive aspect of PMCs that can outweigh the critical negatives. This is because, in essence, private military contractors lack the transparency that must be expected by the United States government and people—as this lack of transparency funnels into a chaotic question over human rights and responsibilities—which, in turn, impedes U.S. productivity and international relations. This is a risk that the United States cannot afford.
“The Second World War – A Complete History” by Martin Gilbert is an expansive piece of work covering the day by day events of WWII from September 1939 to August 1945, ending with two chapters on the aftermath of the world’s largest war. It is an enormous amount of information to cover in a single volume. The book is presented in a strictly chronological format without explanation of historical or political background, creating a tiresome list of events that never come together. Undaunted by the amount of information, Miller chose to add to it specific accounts of the horrors committed throughout the war in disturbing detail which equates to a serious flawed book that is extremely difficult to read.
